Experts in metal production use a number of varying techniques to manufacture custom fittings, parts, and other commercial and industrial solutions. Every technique can produce a totally different product with unique characteristics. Regardless of whether it's press brake forming, bar milling, or sheet metal fabrication, each of these techniques has its own advantages. This article looks at these three main types of metal production.Bar MillingBy reforming an existing metal bar into a certain length, shape,...

There are many tools that are essential to complete a handyman's arsenal, and a glass grinder is one of the tools that are less frequently used but still important. A grinder bit s used to cut pieces of glass, and it is a specialized tool that is only used for glass. Know what grinder bits do and how to use them is an important part of finding and purchasing one.Glass grinder bits are actually separate bits that do not come with a set of Dremel tool bits, but you can easily find your own grinder bits. They...

Refinishing your hardwood floors yourself can be time consuming and a bit scary at first but well worth it in the long run. It can cost a bundle to hire a professional to refinish your floors for you, but if you have the time, you can do it yourself. The most difficult part is learning to run the sander. Many people are afraid of ruining their floors, and you can really damage a floor if you do not take care in the sanding. Sanding is fairly easy if you pay attention and the finish does not take as long to ...

One of the most important parts of an Angle grinder is grinder saw or the disc which helps in removing excess material or simply cut in to pieces. The various kinds of discs which help in achieving this are abrasive grinding discs, cut-off discs (diamond blade), grinding stones, wire brush wheels, sanding discs and polishing pads.The grinder saw and the motor determine the overall output of the work. To get the maximum output, grinding discs which have appropriate backing, coat, and abrasive material should...

Waterjet cutting is a water-based cutting tool that is capable of cutting, slicing or carving several different types of materials in the industrial and commercial arena. A pressurized jet of water is forced through a small orifice to enhance its cutting capabilities. Materials up to 12" thickness can typically be cut using this method.While some applications make use of pure water, there are some others where abrasive materials are mixed with water for better cutting capabilities. When the water-abrasive m...

Dust is not only something that the housewife wages war on; it is an unfortunate side-effect of many manufacturing and other processes and depending on what it emanates from can cause extensive irritation or even be toxic. For instance, the dust or smoke from welding stainless steel contains hex chrome which is toxic. Abrasive blasting of metal objects to prepare them for further finishes releases fine metal grit into the atmosphere that should not be inhaled -and those are just two examples.Even mining and...